LinkedIn Learning allows admins to upload customized, proprietary content on the Learning platform. Currently, you can upload ten videos/documents at a time. You can also add custom content by linking to public resources outside LinkedIn Learning.
File requirements and supported file formats for uploading videos
LinkedIn Learning currently supports the following video file formats: ASF, AVI, FLV, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, MKV, QuickTime, WebM, H264/AVC, MP4, VP8, VP9, WMV2, and WMV3 file types.
We support the following closed caption formats: WEBVTT (.vtt) and SRT (.srt)
Important to know
For .srt files, there is a maximum of 47 characters per line and a total of three lines that can be displayed. If you don’t ensure this rule, your closed caption text may prematurely cut off.
We support the following audio extensions: AAC, MP3, and Vorbis.
Here's a tip
LinkedIn does not support standalone audio for MP3 files. Please convert the MP3 into MP4 with a static image prior to uploading the file.
The following are the file requirements for uploading custom video files on LinkedIn Learning:
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Maximum file size: 5GB
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Minimum file size: 75KB
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Maximum video duration: 4 hours
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Minimum video duration: 3 seconds
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Resolution range: 256x144 to 4096x2304
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Aspect ratio: 1:2.4 - 2.4:1
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Frame rates: 10fps - 60 fps
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Bit rates: 192 kbps - 30 Mbps
Important to know
Custom content files are read/view-only as interactive files aren’t supported by the Learning platform.
File requirements and supported file formats for uploading documents
LinkedIn Learning currently supports: DOC, DOCX, ODT, PPT, PPTX, ODP, and PDF file types.
The following are the file requirements for uploading documents:
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File size: 100 MB per item
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Total Storage limit: None
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Character limit: 5,000,000 (five million) per file
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Page size: Must be the same across the document
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Page limit: 1,500 pages
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Aspect ratio: 4:3
File requirements and supported file formats for adding links
The custom content you choose to share with your organization can come from any source including public links, internal content, or third-party resources.
Likewise, there are no upload or format restrictions when linking to custom content. You are welcome to link to PowerPoints, PDFs, articles, podcasts, websites, and more with no limitations on the number of uploaded links.
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The content you upload is visible only to members of your organization.
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